Internal Affairs interviewed the involved officers — Nathan Kirby-Glatkowski, a two-year veteran, who deployed deadly force, and Jackson Oldham, a four-year veteran, who deployed less lethal force — within 48 hours of the incident, which is Bureau policy.

Police will also conduct an internal review of the incident before the Police Review Board.

The investigation continues; anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Erik Kammerer at 503-823-0762 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.v or Detective Mark Slater at 503-823-9319 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.v

Read a previous update below:

A man with a knife holding a woman hostage was shot and killed by police in a stairwell in a Pearl District building Sunday morning, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

The name of the suspect was not immediately released.

The two officers on the scene were not injured. Police identified them Monday as Nathan Kirby-Glatkowski, a two-year veteran, who deployed deadly force, and Jackson Oldham, a four-year veteran, who deployed less lethal force.

"This is the third time since last October that Portland Police officers have responded to a hostage situation involving an armed suspect," said Chief Danielle Outlaw. "The danger of these situations forces officers to rely upon deadly force, which is an option police would rather avoid having to use. Due to the quick actions of the officers, the victim survived this incident with her life."

Bureau spokeswoman Lt. Tina Jones said the incident began around 10 a.m. in the area of Northwest 14th and Lovejoy. A report of a disturbance brought officers to the scene, where they found a man and a woman in a stairwell in the parking garage. The man, who was reportedly armed with a knife, also threatened to have an explosive device.

According to police, when officers arrived, they contacted a man and a woman in the stairwell of the building. The woman appeared to be injured. Police say that attempts were made to communicate with the suspect, and that less lethal and lethal force was ultimately used.

Officers requested medical assistance, but the suspect was determined to be deceased at the scene before to medical help arrived.

The woman was transported to an area hospital for treatment to her injuries.

The PPB Explosive Disposal Unit responded to the scene and determined there was not an explosive and no threat to the public. Homicide detectives and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office are continuing this shooting investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detail Detective Erik Kammerer at 503-823-0762 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Detective Mark Slater at 503-823-9319 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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